The team really needs players in the system to step up and fill depth roles on the roster. The ability to fill positions internally is essential to any successful NHL franchise, and one where the Flames have been weak for a long time.
I expect Jankowski to make the jump next season. Maybe Klimchuk. Lazar will also add some young legs up front.
It's a bit of a stretch to expect any of the defencemen to step in as NHL regulars next season, though. Unless they're blue-chippers, defencemen usually need 2-3 seasons in the AHL to hone their game. Kylington is a project, and Andersson only has one season in the AHL under his belt. Hickey will probably need a season in the minors. Kulak and Wotherspoon didn't show much in their call-ups. It may be another season before we can expect graduates on the blue-line.
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